Factor the Trinomial, If Possible $$x ^ { 2 } - x - 72$$

Multiple Choice

Factor the trinomial, if possible.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - x - 72$$

A) $( x + 9 ) ( x - 8 )$
B) $( x + 1 ) ( x - 17 )$
C) $( x + 8 ) ( x - 9 )$
D) $( x - 9 ) ( x + 9 )$